Boxer's fracture

I am not a boxer, but I got a boxer's fracture. A boxer's fracture is a fracture of one of the metacarpal bones in the hand. The fracture occurs when a person hits an immovable object with a closed fist. That is exactly what I did about one year ago. My ex boyfriend's collar bone was the point of contact. It was just a regular day at Calvary Baptist Academy. I thought it was atleast. As I was walking down the hallway, a friend stopped me to tell me that my ex boyfriend, Christian, had done something to my car. After I had gone to my locker, I walked to the parking lot. When I got to my car, I did not notice anything until right before I walked away. He had placed a disassembled breakfast sandwich on the roof of my bright red Ford Mustang.…

Annotated Bibliography Henna Awan Florida State College at Jacksonville HSC4730 Dr. James Stittsworth 10/11/2015 Roher, A. E., Cribbs, D. H., Kim, R. C., Maarouf, C. L., Whiteside, C. M., Kokjohn, T. A., et al. (2013). Bapineuzumab alters aβ composition: implications for the amyloid cascade hypothesis and anti-amyloid immunotherapy. PLoS ONE, 8(3), e59735. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0059735 The neurological changes related to Alzheimer's disease (AD) heavily support the amyloid cascade…

Michael Orr Professor Shuler Brittle Bone Disease September 22, 2014 Brittle Bone Disease Have you ever experienced an accident that resulted in a broken bone? Maybe you fell roller skating or were in an automobile accident. If you answered yes, then you know how painful it can be. Breaking a bone is not only painful, but can also be troublesome and life changing. Breaking a bone can cause one to have restricted range of motion and movement. Each bone in the skeletal system serves a specific…

A fracture is considered compound when the skin is broken and the bone protrudes from the open fracture/wound. There is sometimes considerable soft tissue damage and a higher risk of infection from the open fracture. Immobilizing the injured leg will help to prevent causing more damage to the soft tissue around the break. Immobilization may also keep from causing injury to the femoral artery which could be fatal. Keeping the femur as still as possible after the break may also help doctors…

Hamate Fracture A hamate fracture is a break in a small wrist bone called the hamate. The hamate is located below and between your pinky and ring fingers. It is shaped like a triangle and has a hook-like extension. There are two types of hamate fracture: Type 1. This type involves the hook part of the bone. Type 2. This type involves the body of the bone. CAUSES This condition may be caused by: A sudden injury, such as: Falling on an outstretched arm with a clenched fist.…

Introduction Finger fractures are breaks in any of the bones of the fingers. What are the causes? Traumatic injury is the main cause of finger fractures. These can include: Injuries while playing sports. Workplace injuries. Falls. What increases the risk? Activities that can increase your risk of finger fractures include: Sports. Workplace activities that involve machinery. A condition called osteoporosis, which can make your bones less dense and cause them to fracture more easily. What are the…

Hi Everyone. Instructor Murphy did an excellent job of describing the skeletal system in more detail for us in her recent post. I though it would be fun to talk about some of the different types of fractures that can occur. Simple fractures or closed fractures occur when a bone breaks without breaking through the skin. In general, these fractures are treated with immobilization and may require surgical repair. Compound fractures can also be called open fractures and are named as such because…

Introduction A finger fracture is a break in any of the finger bones. What are the causes? The main cause of finger fractures is injury, such as from sports, a fall, or closing a drawer or door. What increases the risk? The following factors raise your risk for a finger fracture: Sports. Workplace activities that involve machinery. A condition called osteoporosis, which can make your bones less dense and cause them to fracture more easily. What are the signs or symptoms? The main symptoms of a…

replacing bone and mimicking their structure for, various applications. When looking at biological materials, to determine their effectiveness as a scaffold or sufficient structure for various other uses, often they are tested for their resistance to fracture. This is referred to as fracture propagation. Bamboo Bamboo is well known for its sufficient mechanical properties, and great flexibility. It also has great fracture toughness. Bamboo is considered to be a bio composite, meaning it…

I am attaching two photos of Skyler Yang who has endure scratches on both sides of his face; one scratch is right below his right eye and the other is nearby his nose on the left side of his face. He received these scratches after he had spent the day with his mother. Specifically with this email, I want to address my concerns regarding my children's safety. Although these injuries may seem minor, I am concern that it could have resulted in more seriousness if the scratch would have made…